Sports Coordinator

YMCA Of South Hampton Roads•Elizabeth City, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Coordinator will provide support and help oversee daily operations and staffing of the following areas: Youth Sports, Adult Sports and Sports Camps. This position requires weekday afternoon and evening availability, as well as weekend availability. The expected schedule will average 10–15 hours per week based on program and operational needs.

Requirements

Degree preferred in Physical Education, Recreation or related field or working towards a degree in the above areas.
Strong human relations skills to facilitate positive relationships with participants, members, staff and volunteers.
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
May be required to walk, stand, run, kneel, climb and stoop.
Must be able to sit on the floor and get back up
Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking.
Must be able to lift, pull and pull up to 50 pounds
Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications
Satisfactory results from criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required in the future.

Responsibilities

Recruit Volunteer Coaches, Referees, and Score Keepers for all upcoming youth sports programs.
Communicate with all parents and coaches to keep them informed of the current season.
Create schedules for practices and games.
Manage rosters for each team and ensure the coaches have all appropriate contact information.
Assist in developing annual operating objectives for youth programs.
Monitor the achievements of these objectives and exercises appropriate action to assure the achievements of the objectives are the highest quality programs and services.
Responsible for inventory and delivery of all program related supplies. Keep supervisor informed and current on status.
Responsible for program promotion and increasing enrollment numbers in above mentioned programs.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with volunteers, community agencies and lay leaders to solicit support for above programs.
Assist in all appropriate staff trainings and coaching meetings/trainings.
Ensure safety, cleanliness and function of all related facilities and equipment.
Incorporate character development within the activities of each program.
Assist in the leadership of family center special events.
Participate in successful annual support campaign. Active leadership required in staff giving and community campaign division.